​Did you know that November 14-20, 2016 is National Apprenticeship Week (NAW)? The State of Illinois has posted its NAW Proclamation online for download and printing. To find more resources and events near you for NAW, check out the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) website here. There’s no better time than NAW to learn if an apprenticeship is right for you! Are you interested in getting into a new or different career but not sure that the traditional classroom setting is right for you? An apprenticeship might be a great alternative path to your perfect career. You can get a paid mix of on-the-job training and classroom learning.

Learn about different apprenticeships opportunities using the resources below to find the right one for you. It’s important to remember that just like schools, apprenticeships are not always accepting applications. So be sure to contact them to get specific eligibility, costs, and admission information.

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